11 June, 2023

market hall

Glenties Market House was built about 1840 for the Marquis of Conyngham. It seems to have been originally a two-storey three-bay structure. At the ground floor there was a wide central arch flanked by two narrow round-headed doorways. At the upper level there were three rectangular windows. Two small windows at the ground floor are randomly sited and do not appear the have been part of the original plan. A single-bay two-storey extension has been added at one end.
Today it is used for community events.


info courtesy of The Gazetteer

35 comments:

  1. I appreciate what you tell us about the building's history and purpose. It's a pity that there are always cars cluttering up the scene wherever one looks these days.

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  2. I wonder if its appearance was much the same 100 yrs ago...cool shot Bill!
    hugs
    Donna

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  3. Hi Bill.

    A beautiful building

    Greetings from Patricia.

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  4. As a segue to John’s comment above, I think you should go on a stakeout, Bill, and wait until there are no cars to mar the view and repost this lovely building!

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  5. Tiene que ser interesante, visitar su interior.
    Feliz domingo

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  6. It is a pretty building for the community to use! Take care, enjoy your day and have a happy new week!

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  7. 1840 and the build is still in great shape... awesome!

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  8. Looks like the perfect building for community activities!

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  9. It is in such good condition for a building that old. And like the rest of the buildings that you show us it is nicely painted, Bill.

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  10. It's a beautiful building, with history. I like it. Have a very good Sunday afternoon, dear Bill. A hug. 🌿🌼☘️

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  11. ...it sure isn't showing it's age.

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  12. Quite a history to that beautiful building..

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  13. It looks big enough for community events.

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  14. I'm glad that a building like this one is still in use, Bill.

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  15. It is a grand old building by the look of it.

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  16. That is a nice building, particularly the original part which was pleasingly balanced visually.

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  17. A beautifully preserved building til this day

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  18. This building has lasted a long time. People have taken good care of it.

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  19. Remarkable! So old, yet standing!

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  20. Lindo edificio muy bien conservado. Te mando un beso.

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  21. An interesting building and photo, Bill. Thank you for sharing both with your remarks

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  22. Interesting, looks lovely. Wonder how many coast of paint it's had over all those years.

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  23. Nice building, I imagine that visiting it would be a real pleasure.
    Happy week.
    Best regards.

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  24. It's a lovely building. I'm glad it's still in use.

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  25. Nice that it is used for community events.

    All the best Jan

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  26. I'd prefer the old (red) look.
    Anyway, a nice location for community events.

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